Actor Bobby Deol has revealed that before accepting Prakash Jha’s hit web series Aashram, he first discussed the project and its intimate scenes with his wife Tanya Deol.
The actor shared that he chose not to tell his parents or brother initially, but felt it was important to inform his wife beforehand.
“Otherwise I Would’ve Been in Trouble”
Speaking during a recent chat show appearance, Bobby Deol said:
“First of all, when I heard the story I didn’t tell my father, my mother or even my brother.”
The actor added that Tanya Deol was the only family member he informed at the beginning.
“I only told one person — my wife. I had to tell her; otherwise, if she found out later, I would’ve been in trouble.”
His light-hearted remark quickly gained attention online among fans of the actor and the popular series.
Credits Tanya Deol for Supporting Him
Bobby Deol also spoke emotionally about the difficult phase in his career before his recent comeback.
The actor credited Tanya Deol for supporting the family and helping him regain confidence during challenging years.
“Whatever I am today is because of my wife,” he said.
He further added:
“When I was going through a bad phase, she handled the entire house. I think she is my backbone.”
According to Bobby, Tanya always encouraged him to take on experimental and unconventional roles.
Why Bobby Deol Accepted ‘Aashram’
The actor previously revealed that he accepted Aashram because he realised traditional “hero” roles were no longer coming his way.
Bobby admitted that he initially kept the project private and waited to see audience reactions after its release.
He explained that he always wanted to explore layered characters with different shades instead of limiting himself to one image.
The success of Aashram became a major turning point in his career and introduced him to a new generation of viewers.
About ‘Aashram’
Directed by Prakash Jha, Aashram revolves around Baba Nirala, a controversial godman who secretly runs a criminal empire involving fraud, manipulation and exploitation.
The series gained massive popularity for:
- Its dark storyline
- Bobby Deol’s performance
- Political and social themes
- Intense drama and suspense
The show released:
- Season 1 in 2020
- Season 2 in 2020
- Season 3 in 2022
- Final season in 2025
Bobby Deol’s Career Revival
Following Aashram, Bobby Deol witnessed a strong career resurgence with several major projects across films and OTT platforms.
His performances in darker and antagonist roles have especially received praise from audiences and critics in recent years.
